Alumni across a variety of disciplines have been recognised, notably in the fields of education, public service and community. Amongst them is celebrated children’s author David Hill, te reo Māori and education advocate Dr Hana O’Regan, and disability rights champion Paul Gibson.
An honour awarded to very few, The Right Honourable Trevor Colin Mallard, who graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, has been made Knight Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit for his services as a Member of Parliament and as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Current senior lecturer Dr Cherie Chu-Fulufiga has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to education, and the University’s Pro-Chancellor The Honourable Maryan Street has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services as a Member of Parliament and to human and democratic rights.
A full list of alumni who were honoured is below. Congratulations to them all.
Knight Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM)
The Right Honourable Trevor Colin Mallard—for services as a Member of Parliament and as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, 1976.
Companions of New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM)
Mr Clive David Hill, MNZM—for services to literature, particularly children's literature.
Bachelor of Arts, 1963.
Master of Arts, 1964.
Ms Jo-anne Edna Mary Wilkinson, MNZM—for services to youth.
Bachelor of Laws, 1990.
Officers of New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM)
Mr Steven George Campbell—for services to Search and Rescue.
Certificate in Contemporary Policing, 2002.
Dr Cherie Maria Chu-Fuluifaga—for services to education.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, 1996.
Master of Arts, 1997.
Doctor of Philosophy, 2009.
Dr Graeme Peter Elliott—for services to wildlife conservation.
Bachelor of Science with Honours, 1979.
Master of Science, 1984.
Doctor of Philosophy, 1990.
Dr Hana Merenea O'Regan—for services to education.
Bachelor of Arts, 1993.
Dr Anneliese Ruth Parkin—for services to the Public Service.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, 1994.
Master of Arts, 1997.
Ms Mary Jane Rivers— for services to community-led development, governance, and education.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, 1986.
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
Ms Carla Elena Donson—for services to women and the community.
Bachelor of Arts, 2001.
Mr Aaron Murray Fleming— for services to the community and sport.
Bachelor of Science, 2005.
Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, 2005.
Ms Pamela Mary Hanna—for services to the community and early childhood education.
Master of Education, 1994.
Ms Tupe Lualua— for services to the arts.
Graduate Diploma in Arts, 2014.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, 2014.
Ms Dinah Jane Okeby—for services to the Public Service.
Bachelor of Arts, 1979.
Ms Susan Jane Sinclair—for services to art and education.
Bachelor of Arts, 1984.
The Honourable Maryan Street— for services as a Member of Parliament and to human and democratic rights.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, 1977.
Professor Yvonne Jasmine Te Ruki Rangi o Tangaroa Underhill—for services to tertiary education and Pacific development.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, 1981.
The Queen’s Service Order (QSO)
Mr Paul Thomas Gibson—for services to disabled people.
Bachelor of Science, 1996.
Master of Public Policy, 2005.